Aging at Home Safely: Prevent Falls, Plan Ahead, Improve Quality of Life with Christy Hire - Episode 259

In this episode, Diane Carbo sits down with Christy Hire, an Occupational Therapist (OT) and Certified Hand Therapist with 25 years of experience, to discuss how proactive planning, early home modifications, and reframing independence can transform the aging-at-home journey. Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube Listen in to

The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, and What Standard Labs May Miss with Dr. Jason Shumard - Episode 258

Dr. Jason Shumard joins Caregiver Relief to explain why Type 2 diabetes is more than a blood sugar problem. This episode explores insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, hormones, stress, and why standard labs may not always reveal the full picture behind chronic blood sugar issues.

Dementia Communication for Families: How Children Can Stay Connected With Grandma with Evan Bass Zeisel - Episode 257

In this heartwarming and practical episode, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Evan Bass Zeisel—author of How to Play with a Grandma, creator of the How Are You, Me? approach, and dementia advocate—to explore how families can transform caregiving through empathy, play, and presence. Listen HereView All

How to Know When Death Is Near: A Hospice Nurse’s Guide for Caregivers and Families with Barbara Karnes - Episode 256

How do you know when death is near? Hospice expert Barbara Karnes explains the signs of dying, stages of end-of-life, and what caregivers should expect in the final days.

Caregiver Overwhelm : Why Caregiving Feels So Hard Even When You’re Doing Everything Right with Bryce L. Williams - Episode 255

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Bryce Williams, a physical therapist with nearly 26 years of experience and the founder of The Meta Caregiver. Together, they peel back the hidden layers of caregiving—exploring why the invisible mental load is often

Untreated Hearing Loss and Dementia: What Families Need to Know Before It’s Too Late with Robert C. Keefer - Episode 254

Untreated hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Robert C. Keefer, PhD, explains the connection between hearing loss, dementia risk, isolation, falls, and why families must advocate for better hearing care.

When Is It Time for Assisted Living? Warning Signs Family Caregivers Should Never Ignore with Cory Fosco - Episode 253

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Cory Fosco, a long-term care expert with over 30 years of experience and author of The Question of When: A Practical Guide to Knowing When It's Time for Assisted Living, Memory Care,

Helping Children Grieve After Losing a Parent: The Widow Chose Red with Rachel Kerr Schneider - Episode 252

Rachel Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red, shares her family’s journey through ALS, widowhood, faith, and helping her boys navigate grief after losing their father.

Why Does My Mom With Dementia Keep Calling Me? Understanding Repetitive Calls and Separation Anxiety with Kirstin Thomas - Episode 251

When dementia separation anxiety resets with every memory gap, repetitive calls can exhaust even the most devoted caregiver. Diane talks with KindredMind co-founder Kirstin Thomas about using a familiar voice to calm fear and protect connection.

The Sandwich Generation Handbook: Care for Aging Parents, Raise Children, and Prevent Burnout with Dr. Irina Koyfman - Episode 250

Feeling pulled in every direction at once?In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP, founder of Affinity Expert and author of The Sandwich Generation Handbook. Together, they dive into the silent struggles of caregivers caught in the

Palliative Care for Serious Illness: When to Ask for Help and How to Find It with Patricia Fogelman - Episode 249

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Patricia Fogelman, a nationally recognized palliative medicine specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Together, they break down the myths surrounding palliative care, explain how it drastically improves quality of life for patients and

Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents: Care Costs, Home Safety, and Support Before a Crisis with Lindsay Friedman - Episode 248

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Lindsay Preston Friedman—founder of CareBloom and LT CareNav, host of LTCareNav's Care Compass podcast, and author of Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: A Guide to Understanding and Navigating Long-Term Care and The